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If you’re a dog lover, you know that dogs are like friends – even more, best friends! To a dog person, there isn’t much difference between a human friend and a furry one. We love them both. The best part about owning a dog is that they love you unconditionally, no matter what. And for that rare quality, this affection is reciprocated tenfold.

In my life, that one special dog is named Field Trip Dog! He is a rescue puppy that I got three years ago from a local animal rescue in Southern California. He was surrendered by his previous owners who could no longer care for him and apparently there was some mistreatment involved. Field Trip Dog was only 5 months old at the time when I rescued him. But now he is a healthy, happy 3-year-old mutt with a big, bright future ahead of him.

I only want what’s best for Field Trip Dog. The best of friends, the best excercise and of course, the best food. I want to nourish him from the inside out!

So, to encourage you to “nourish” your own relationship with your special canine, here are a few suggestions:

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Hi! My name is Field Trip Dog and you often hear my mom talk about me on SoCal Field Trips.com. However, today I’m taking over as “dog and chief” and are going to share with you about a recent get away I took with my parents to Carlsbad, California.

It had been a stressful week back at home and we couldn’t wait to get away. I looked forward to running through the lushish green grass at the dog park and strolling down PCH and smelling the fresh ocean breeze.

To be honest, it’s hard to have a getaway weekend with my parents when I’m not accepted at most places. Don’t get me wrong, normally when I see people they greet me warmly and give me a lot of affection. The unfortunate part though is that when my parents go on vacation, I usually have to stay home with a sitter. Iwish most places would accept me, but the truth is they don’t.

About Extended Stay America Carlsbad

But last weekend was different! I finally got to go on a fun getaway weekend with my parents to San Diego, where we stayed for two nights, three days at Extended Stay America San Diego – Carlsbad Village by the Sea. That’s right, I was the welcome third wheel!

If you’re a dog lover, you know that dogs are like family – like, human family! To a dog person, there isn’t much difference between a human family member and a furry one. We love them both. The best part about owning a dog is that they love you unconditionally, no matter what. And for that rare quality, this affection is reciprocated tenfold.

In our family, that one special dog is Field Trip Dog! He is a rescue puppy that we got two years ago from a local animal rescue in Southern California. He was surrendered by his previous owners who could no longer care for him and apparently there was mistreatment involved. Field Trip Dog was only 5 months old at the time when we got him. But now he is a healthy, happy 2-year-old with a big, bright future ahead of him.

One our favorite things to do as a family on the weekends is to take Field Trip Dog to the Huntington Dog Beach in Orange County. The Huntington Dog Beach is 1.5 miles of pure doggy paradise where furry friends can frolic freely off-leash in the waves, sniff in the sand till their hearts are content and chase after other pooches into the sunset. Named one of the country’s top 10 Fido-friendly beaches by Fido Friendly Magazine and a Critic’s Choice pick in the Orange County Register, the Huntington Dog Beach is the perfect place to spend a few hours with your favorite mutt.

For some time now, I have been looking for a reliable beach wagon to take with us. Between all the sand toys, buggy boards, beach chairs and snacks that I bring, I normally have to go back to our car two or three times to get all of our stuff out. But on Sunday I took our new Rio Brands Wonder Wheeler Deluxe instead. The night before I packed up all of our supplies in the car and then unloaded them into the Wonder Wheeler the next day at the beach.

The Wonder Wheeler Deluxe is not your everyday wagon! It uses the same technology as a baby stroller and has two gigantic 10 -inch rear wheels and an extended neoprene handle that makes pulling it across the sand a breeze.

About the Huntington Dog Beach

The sand at the Huntington Dog Beach is similar to other beaches in Southern California. It is hot and grainy and most children love to play in it! I highly recommend bringing along some sand toys for your children when you visit though. It can help keep them entertained for hours! An umbrella is also handy to help protect yourself from the sun.

The waves at Huntington Dog Beach are fun for children and dogs too! Field Trip Boy had a fantastic time boogie boarding with some of the other pet-loving kids, while Field Trip Dog chased him in and out of waves over and over again. Just make sure to bring an extra towel with you to dry off your furry pet afterwards!

After our fun-filled day at the beach, it was time to pack up and head home. Again, I had no problem loading our stuff back into the Wonder Wheeler Deluxe, because it has 15-cubic feet of storage in all. The beach cart literally has pockets for everything, including an umbrella.

I never worried about running out of space either. I put our wet clothes and towels in the large mesh bag and our leftover snacks in the cart’s removable tote bag. For larger families, the Wonder Wheeler Deluxe even has space for a cooler and can carry up to four beach chairs at a time.

Once we got back to our car, I simply folded up the Wonder Wheeler Deluxe using the two push levers on the sides. I can definitely see myself using this cart again when we go beach camping, off-roading or boating in the future because it is multifaceted.

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On any given day in Southern California, you will find my family spending quality time together with Field Trip Dog at one our favorite local spots – The Huntington Dog Beach. At this canine-friendly beach, dog owners can bring their best friends to splash in the water without having to be on a leash. So anytime we take Field Trip Dog to the Huntington Dog Beach, I like to pack him a doggy beach bag of his very own. I figure, why not! If Field Trip Girl and Field Trip Boy get to bring all their goodies to the beach, Field Trip Dog deserves to as well.

Here are the Top 5 Items To Include in a Doggy Beach Bag!

Decorative Beach Bag– You want your dog decked out in the latest beach attire of the season, including a stylish beach bag. I like to use this surf board bag that I found at my local grocery store to pack Field Trip Dog’s supplies in. We have yet to actually put Field Trip Dog on a surf board, but that’s about to change this summer!

Next, after you’ve selected your decorative beach bag, add in variety of items that your dog will need for the day such as a beach towel, bottle of water, a fetching stick, a pack of baby wipes and quality dog food.

Dog Beach Towel & Baby Wipes – First, you want to purchase an appropriate size beach towel for your dog. For example, if have a Great Dane, order an x-large beach towel. If you have a teacup chihuahua, purchase an x-small. You get the point. Then after you dry your dog off, wipe his or her feet with baby wipes prior to getting in the car.

Fetch Toy – Next find a good old fashioned stick for playing fetch with your dog and add it to the bag. Exercising with your dog on the beach can actually be a lot of fun.

Bottle of Water – Don’t forget to include a fresh bottle of water for your dog too. Animals get really tired after playing in the waves and running up and down the beach all day long. So a few sips of water will help perk them right back up!

Dog Food – Add in a cup of high quality dog food in the bag for your pet. Just make sure to follow the instructions on the serving label. A little bit of food can a long way and provide your dog with much needed nutrition after a long day at the beach.

I personally like to serve Field Trip Dog the Purina® Pro Plan® Savor Shredded Blend that I purchase at my local PetSmart store. It is easy to find in the dog food aisle.

You see, Field Trip Dog and I have a very special bond. He follows me everywhere I go! So when I feed him Purina® Pro Plan® Savor Shredded Blend, it is a nature extension of our relationship and makes life with him more rewarding. Field Trip Dog is the best, I want to serve him the best!

Purina® Pro Plan®’s nutrition is backed by a team of over 400 scientists including pet nutritionists, veterinarians and behaviorists. Every high-quality ingredient is carefully chosen for a specific purpose. Furthermore, Savor® Shredded Blend Formulas are made with real poultry, meat or fish and is the #1 ingredient in all of their dry formulas.

Their prices are reasonable too. Right now if you SPEND $15 on any Purina® Pro Plan® product between 5/31–7/5, you can SAVE $15 on your next purchase of 10.5-lbs. or larger Purina® Pro Plan® Dry Cat or Dog Food or Litter by 7/31.

Now that you know my plans with Field Trip Dog for the summer thanks to Purina® Pro Plan®, how do you plan to spend yours?